Dr. Steven Wayne Samuelson MD
Ophthalmologist
2827 N Clarkson St Fremont NE, 68025About
Dr. Steven Samuelson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fremont, NE. Dr. Samuelson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Samuelson can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Samuelson can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1985
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Comparison of the accuracy and reproducibility of the keratometer and the EyeSys
- Pupillary size and responsiveness. Implications for selection of a bifocal intraocular lens.
- Surface analysis of surface-passivated intraocular lenses.
- Determination of maximal incision length for true small-incision surgery.
- Changes in pupil size induced by phacoemulsification and posterior chamber lens implantation: consequences for multifocal lenses.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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